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William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential race
Addis Ababa, August 9, 2014 (FBC) - Kenya’s electoral commission on Monday announced William Samoei Ruto as the fifth president of the East African nation.
Announcing the election…
Russia congratulates North Korea on 77th Independence Anniversary
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2022 (FBC) – Russia on Monday congratulated North Korea on the 77th anniversary of its independence, expressing readiness to develop bilateral ties.
President…
China calls on Russia, Ukraine to resume negotiations
Addis Ababa, August 12, 2022 (FBC) - China has called on both Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations and expressed concerns over the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine.…
Kenya Elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president
Addis Ababa, August 9, 2022 (FBC) - Logistical delays and a failure of the identification kit in some parts of the country marred a largely peaceful election day in Kenya.
Polls are now…
Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds
Addis Ababa, August 8, 2022 ( FBC) - Israel reopened border crossings into Gaza on Monday following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with the militant Islamic Jihad group that ended the most…
China says it will continue military drills near Taiwan
Addis Ababa, August 8, 2022 (FBC) – The latest announcement means China has extended the date of its large-scale military exercises which began on August 4 and were scheduled to conclude…
Turkish Foreign Minister, UN Chief discuss Ukraine grain deal developments
Addis Ababa, August 5, 2022 (FBC) – Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and UN chief Antonio Guterres spoke over the phone on Thursday to discuss the latest developments related to…
China launches terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite
Addis Ababa, August 4, 2022 (FBC) - China successfully launched a terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite and two other satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north…
China: Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is dangerous and provocative
Addis Ababa, August 3, 2022 (FBC) - On August 3, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made remarks on U.S. violation of China's sovereignty. Wang said that in disregard of…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan defying China’s warning
Addis Ababa, August 2, 2022 (FBC) – House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday on a trip she said was intended to express American solidarity with the…